Yosemite

Through my work with Lifeschool I have been guiding backpacking adventures in and around Yosemite National Park for over 15 years. As a result I've gotten to expereince much more than 'the valley' which 95% of the visiting public generally sees. In the backcountry of Yosemite there are countless treasures, rivers, ponds and granite features that only deepen the connection I have with this place. In this gallery are both classic vistas and lesser seen areas of Yosemite National Park, CA - one of my favorite places on Earth.

Yosemite Valley Vista

Taken from the top of the south rim (a grueling hike to reach) this incredible perspective shows a total view of Yosemite Valley. From the west entrance below to El Capitan on the left, Bridal Veil Falls in the bottom center, the Sentinel, distant Half Dome on the top right and the snow covered Cathedral Peak in the top middle. It was an adventure to get to this vista and a sketchy hike out in the dark to get back out - but well worth the effort.